Sunday, February 15, 2009

Serpent vs. Serpent

What's the difference between Moses' staff and Aaron's staff? One becomes a serpent, and one becomes a serpent. Big difference.

Ex. 4:3, Moses' staff becomes a nahash, and when he grabs it by the tale it turns back into his staff.---This word is best translated "snake" or "viper."

Ex. 7:9, Aaron's staff becomes a tanin, and it eats the taninim of Pharaoh's magicians.---This word is best translated "dragon" or "crocodile," or even "sea serpent."

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